Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Crosses 15 Lakh Sales Milestone

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Crosses 15 Lakh Sales Milestone as the MPV reached cumulative wholesales of 15,13,574 units between March 2012 and August 2026. The Ertiga is both India’s and Maruti Suzuki’s bestselling MPV, and its cumulative volume represents 7 percent of the company’s 2,13,90,000 passenger vehicle sales. The model has also maintained a strong position in the monthly market, consistently ranking among the top 10 bestselling vehicles. Launched in 2012 as Maruti Suzuki’s first entry into the MPV segment, the Ertiga has since become an important contributor to the company’s utility vehicle performance.

Ertiga Strengthens Maruti Suzuki’s Utility Vehicle Leadership

The Ertiga, together with the Brezza compact SUV, has played an important role in establishing Maruti Suzuki as the utility vehicle market leader for the past nine fiscal years since FY2018. In FY2018, Maruti Suzuki recorded 2,53,759 UV sales and overtook longstanding segment leader Mahindra & Mahindra, which recorded 2,33,915 units. Maruti Suzuki has retained the UV leadership position since then. From March 2012 through August 2026, the Ertiga accounted for 33 percent of Maruti Suzuki’s total 46.3 lakh UV sales, highlighting its sustained importance within the company’s utility vehicle portfolio.

Ertiga Sales Performance Through FY2027

The Ertiga has remained a significant volume contributor across its sales history, although its annual performance has varied considerably. After recording 76,375 units in FY2013, sales moved through several periods of decline and growth before reaching 1,90,974 units in FY2025 and 1,98,327 units in FY2026. The model narrowly missed the 2 lakh-unit milestone in FY2026 by 1,673 units. Its FY2027 performance has already gained momentum, with 95,646 units sold during the first five months from April through August 2026. This includes 21,606 units in July 2026, the highest monthly sales figure recorded by the Ertiga since its launch.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Fiscal-Year Sales

The fiscal-year sales record shows how the Ertiga’s contribution has expanded since its introduction. The model recorded 1,117 units in March 2012 before reaching 76,375 units in FY2013. Sales subsequently fluctuated, with notable increases in FY2020, FY2022, FY2023, FY2024, and FY2025. FY2026 reached 1,98,327 units, while the FY2027 figure of 95,646 units represents April through August 2026 rather than a complete fiscal year. The cumulative total through August 2026 stands at 15,13,574 units, according to SIAM data.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Sales Data, March 2012-August 2026

The following table presents the supplied fiscal-year sales figures and year-over-year changes for the Ertiga without altering the reported values. The FY2027 figure covers April through August 2026, as indicated in the source data. The table also retains the March 2012 launch-period figure and the cumulative total so the complete reported sales progression remains visible.

Maruti Suzuki’s broader UV history provides additional context for the Ertiga’s long-term growth. In FY2013, the company sold 79,192 UVs, with the Gypsy accounting for 96 percent of that total through 76,375 units. By FY2026, Maruti Suzuki’s UV sales had reached 1,98,327 units with the Ertiga in its portfolio. The Ertiga’s highest annual UV ranking was No. 3, achieved in FY2020, FY2022, FY2025, and FY2026. In FY2026, it was behind the Tata Nexon at 2,16,054 units and the Hyundai Creta at 2,01,921 units.

FY2027 Ertiga Sales Outlook

The Ertiga is positioned to cross 2 lakh wholesale units in a fiscal year for the first time in FY2027 if its current sales momentum continues. Its 95,646-unit volume during April-August 2026 already represents a substantial start to the fiscal year, while July’s 21,606 units established a new monthly sales record for the model. Based on the supplied article’s outlook, Ertiga sales are expected to surpass 2.25 lakh units in FY2027. That projected result would build on the 1,98,327 units recorded in FY2026 and extend the model’s recent period of elevated annual volumes.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Specifications and Positioning

The current second-generation Ertiga is priced from Rs 8.9 lakh to Rs 13.05 lakh and uses a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 103hp and 139Nm. The engine can be paired with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, while a factory-fitted CNG version is available with a manual gearbox. According to ARAI testing, the claimed mileage reaches up to 20.51kpl for the petrol version and 26.11 km/kg for the CNG version. The seven-seater is positioned around practicality, interior space, and lower running costs, with the Kia Carens and Toyota Rumion identified as its main rivals.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The Ertiga’s 15,13,574-unit cumulative volume reinforces the importance of established MPVs within India’s utility vehicle market and shows how sustained demand for a practical seven-seater can support a manufacturer’s broader UV leadership. Its contribution of 33 percent to Maruti Suzuki’s UV sales since March 2012 also highlights the model’s role alongside the Brezza. If FY2027 sales exceed 2.25 lakh units as expected, the Ertiga would strengthen its position as a major volume model for the company, while its continued performance will remain relevant to competition in the MPV segment and to Maruti Suzuki’s ability to sustain its long-running UV leadership.

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The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga reached cumulative wholesales of 15,13,574 units between March 2012 and August 2026, making it India’s and Maruti Suzuki’s bestselling MPV. The model accounted for 7 percent of the company’s 2,13,90,000 passenger vehicle sales during the same period. The Ertiga also contributed 33 percent of Maruti Suzuki’s 46.3 lakh UV sales from March 2012 through August 2026. Its FY2027 sales reached 95,646 units between April and August 2026, including a record monthly volume of 21,606 units in July 2026.